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About the Role

The Trade Delivery Unit (TDU) is a new firm-wide work delivery unit within the Structured Finance team. Its purpose is to manage and deliver commoditized transactional and advisory work more efficiently and profitably, utilizing service excellence and adopting new technologies like AI. This role will support the TDU in achieving these objectives within the Structured Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with the management and delivery of commoditized transactional and advisory work, collaborating with partners and fee earners globally.
• Help identify and embed process efficiencies within the TDU.
• Identify and test new technology tools to improve efficiency and client service in the Structured Finance team.
• Provide general legal support to the Structured Finance team.

Requirements

• Graduate with a first or upper second class degree or equivalent.
• Previous paralegal experience or other relevant legal work experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Previous legal database experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Language skills (particularly German, Italian or Spanish) are advantageous but not essential.
• Highly organised and methodical approach.
• Confidence with IT systems and an interest in AI and its application in the workplace.
• Attention to detail and confidence to work independently.
• Highly motivated and commercially astute.
• Excellent communication skills and a collegiate, team-based attitude.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, reliable and works well under pressure.
• Must undergo background screening, potentially including a DBS certificate.

Skills

• IT skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Legal database experience
• German language skills
• Italian language skills
• Spanish language skills
• AI application
• Communication skills

Location

• London

Work Type

• Fixed-Term until 31 December 2026
• Hybrid working model (minimum three days in-office)

Experience Level

• Previous paralegal experience or other relevant legal work experience advantageous but not essential.

Education Level

• First or upper second class degree or equivalent.

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Private medical insurance
• Pension contribution
• Global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities
• Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer
• Recognition as a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility
• Vibrant social and sports committees
• Art collections featuring renowned artists
• Supportive of flexible working arrangements

About the Company

• Simmons & Simmons is a leading international law firm with over 1,600 people in key business and financial centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
• The firm focuses on Asset Management & Investment Funds, Financial Institutions, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Telecoms, Media & Technology (TMT) sectors, as well as the E&I market.
• They have a track record for innovation and delivering value to clients through new ways of working.
• The firm emphasizes recruiting and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Equal Opportunity

• Committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to equal opportunities in employment.
• Believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity.
• Ensures fair treatment for those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families.
• Seeks to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
• Encourages applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow, even if not all requirements are met.
• Values diversity and welcomes unique experiences and perspectives.